Podocarpus matudae

Botanical Description

Podocarpus matudae is a large evergreen tree[ 329 Title The Gymnosperm Database Publication Author Website http://www.conifers.org/index.htm Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A vast amount of information on conifers and families of gymnosperms. ]. The bole can sometimes exceed 150cm in diameter[ 1191 Title Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 29 Publication Author Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Harvard University; Boston, Mass. Year 1948 ISBN Description A botanical journal with various articles, including a revision of the genus Podocarpus. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for commercial use of its wood. This species is very widespread, but occurs in scattered (severely fragmented) localities and 11-12 subpopulations. As an occasional to common tree in the right type of forest, it does not form extensive stands. There is no doubt that the species is declining, mainly due to habitat loss. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].